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How to get fromKansas City to Lake Ozarkby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kansas City to Lake Ozark by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Lake Ozarktaxi taxi
    3h 51m
    $151–234

  2. Drive 147.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Lake Ozarkcar car 147.8 mi
    3h 13m
    $27–39

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the taxi from Jefferson City to Lake Ozarktaxi taxi
    4h 1m
    $123–173

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  • Distance: 200.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Lake Ozark, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Lake Ozark. However, you can take the train to Jefferson City Station then take the taxi to Lake Ozark. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Jefferson City then take the taxi to Lake Ozark.

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